The 2nd grade classes of Mrs. Dillion and Mrs. Wiseman will be performing a "mini-concert" at the first PTO meeting on September 19th. The PTO meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Feel free to contact Brenda Bennett with any questions...brenda.bennett@pocahontaspsd.com or you may call the office at 870-892-4573.......

Dear Kindergarten Parents and Guardians,
Due to the concern of flooding and possible transportation issues the Kindergarten Musical scheduled for the evening of May 2nd has been cancelled. We will be sending more information home as soon as alternate plans are made. Thank-you for understanding. ......

Dear 1st and 2nd Grade Parents and Guardians,
Due to the concern of flooding and possible transportation issues the May 2nd, 1st grade, and the May 3rd 2nd grade field trips are being postponed. We are planning to reschedule these trips as soon as possible. We will be sending more information home as soon as alternate plans are made. Thank-you for understanding. ......

PHS Project Graduation 5k Color Run with Fun Run. Adults $25, 10 and under $10. Must register by Oct 31 at 5pm to guarantee a T-Shirt. Registration begins on Oct 13 at racesonline.comRegistration forms are also available and can be be picked up or turned in at: Alma Spikes - Denee Johnson or Jenna McDonnoughMD Williams - Cheryl MatlockPJHS - Chandra McDowell/officePH......

It's a Red Cross Blood Drive Challenge!Blood Drive at Alma Spikes Monday, September 26thTime: 12:30 - 6:30 PMHey kids be a pint-size hero! Students, You are encouraged to get as many adults as you can to give blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive. Alma Spikes and MD Williams students will be rallying to see which school gets the most participants. Each student that has......

Pocahontas Public School Child Nutrition Department announces the new web based school meal application process available now for applying for free/reduced school meals. Also available is the website for online payments for school meals. All may be accessed on the Pocahontas School District website. For more information or questions call Patty Moore @ 870-892-4573 ext ......

The official app for Pocahontas School District allows users direct access to the most recent news, announcements and event calendars. Don't miss out on any important notifications. Users may also access the directory of district faculty and staff, find the location of school events, contact staff and departments, follow athletic scores and updates, and much more.Googl......

An Interactive Projector was recently installed at Alma Spikes Elementary School. This projector turns any white board into a touch device. Pictured above are some students finger painting together. Ms. Staton had this to say about the new projector:"The interactive smart projector is a very useful tool for my classroom that will engage my students in a fun and educati......

Tuesday night at 5:30 will be our monthly PTO meeting. Jennifer Clay, our President, has organized a fun night of leaning. There will be 5 tables set up as STEM stations: catapult making, 3D structures with toothpicks and marshmallows, chain reactions with cups and popsicle sticks, Volcanoes (smaller,less messy ones), and a butterfly lifecycle craft. We need your suppo......

Thanks to all the students and parents from Alma Spikes for making our Giving Tree Project a huge success. We collected over 500 food items! Our donation to the BRAD food bank was delivered today.......

We did it!! Finished our first half marathon! This was an absolutely amazing experience. We will definitely do this one again. So thankful to my friend Suzy for being my running partner &amp; training with me. ☺ Thanks to my family for always being so loving, supportive &amp; believing in me!! ......

Mrs. Lindner, our second grade teacher, is an artist at heart. Her class has painted original pieces of art in the classroom. The activity that follows is called "Drop Art". These pieces of art are going to be placed in public areas between here and the Grand Canyon. Hopefully, individuals pick up the pieces of art and will find the following written on the back. ......

Alma Spikes would like to thank the Rotaract Club from BRTC. They have donated a large supply of Chap Sticks for our students. Let's use this as a reminder that Fall weather is often windy which makes it easy for a child to get chapped lips. Please pay attention to your child's needs and prevent this discomfort before it happens. If they bring their own chap stick ......

A parent told me yesterday that they were not sure of what days school will be in session next week. Just a reminder, we will be out of school next week for the Thanksgiving break. Monday, November 23, - Friday, November 27 no school.......

Alma Spikes cookbooks are now on sale for $10. To purchase, you may contact Shelia Ingram, Alma Spikes Parent Center Coordinator, at 892-4573 ext 1235. Cookbooks feature over 100 recipes by Alma Spikes students, faculty, and staff.The PTO uses the proceeds to help fund costs of field trips for our students. Also, $500 is given annually to purchase field trip t-shirts f......